Traded my DFX for an Explorer XS..Will I be happy?

[Anonymous]

Just received my new Explorer XS today. I had a White's DFX for a short time but was never comfortable nor confident with it. I was kinda disappointed with the construction of the Explorer...Seems a little weak and wobbly. Any input or thoughts will be greatly appreciated.

 

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Chris;
You have a great machine but don't expect to become an expert overnight. There is a real learning curve to the explorer but it is sure worth it.
Read Andy Sabisch's book several times. Then go out and practice and then read it again.
Listen to the guys posting on this and the FBS board. There is a wealth of knowledge available for the asking. Remember the only dumb question is the one not asked.
the secret of the explorer is the 3 P's
patience, practice and perseverence.
best of luck
Happy hunting
Rick (TN)

 

[Anonymous]

I know of four units and none are wobbly, check to see if the upper rod is all the way into the back of the meter box, if it is all the way in then look for a crack on the box. All the new model upper rods have a dimple on the part that enters the box to help keep it locked in to the box.

 

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YUP

 

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http://www.minelabowners.com/phbb2/index.php
Have a look in here... i'm sure you will soon be happy & proficient - lol

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks Rick. I went to a hunted-out park this afternoon and found my first Mercury Dime (191 in a hillside. In one day I've become more confident with the Explorer than I was using the DFX for 3 weeks. I stayed up last night and read most of the manual, then switched over to Andy Sabisch's book covering about half of it with plans to finish it by Sunday...I'm having a blast!

 

[Anonymous]

....Found my first Mercury Dime (191 today in a hunted-out park. The DFX was used at this park also but couldn't filter the trash...I really like this Explorer so far.

 

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Chris;
Have found the explorer a killer for dimes.
right now dig everything and learn what the machine is telling you. Next tell yourself what you think it's gonna be before digging.Then when you are always right then you can ignore the trash
Have fun and keep finding mercs
Rick (TN)

 

[Anonymous]

Chris I did the same thing back in July,I was never satisfied with the depth I was getting with the DFX. The Explorer will definitely beat my DFX in the depth dept. I found a copper coin with the Explorer at an old mill site that dates back to the late 1700s that was around a foot deep, I think the coin is a British Copper, I could never see a date due to the corrosion. There is no way I would go back to the DFX. I also purchased a 8" coil which does better in the trashy areas, and it has good depth also. As far as durability, I sent my Explorer back a couple of weeks back for a power up problem, which was covered under the warranty, aside from the power up problem I have had no problems. If you havent purchaded Andy Sabish book on Mastering the Explorer, do so. The book has a wealth of tips and tecniques that are invaluable for the Explorer owner. The early production Explorers had some cracking problems where the upper rod attached to the control box, but a recall was issued by Minelab and also a change in the plastic composition cured this problem as far as I know. Give the Explorer time, and try to not to git disgusted and I think you will like the machine. HH
Jerry Murphy

 

[Anonymous]

Hello Jerry,
I went to a hunted-out park today with my Explorer and found a 1918 Mercury Dime! Kellyco (Distributer) sent me Andy Sabisch's book with the detector....I stayed up last night and read the first half after assembling the detector. I also have the smaller coil (Kellyco promo) which I used today due to the high trash at the park.
My biggest gripe with the DFX was a lack of consistancy in the tones and displays. It was terribly hard to interpret what the detector was trying to tell me. I love the crosshair graph feature of the Explorer. I did a test with some coins and trash to hear and see the detector's interpretation of each one......I really like this machine so far.
Thanks for you comments!
Chris Wright (GA)

 

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Yes, You most certainly did !

 

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First tip - the three blips-
that is a shallow target under 4 inches. The double D coil will give you a tone on the two outer edges and the middle center when the target
is right next to them. Blip---Blip---Blip. On shallow targets raise the coil as you sweep untill you get only one blip from the center. Once the target is deep enough you will only get one blip from the center of the coil like the DFX.--- Blip
I have 3 whties and I love them. The Explorer drove me nuts when I first got it, but now that I understand it , it litterally breaks new ground, its like "will this puppy really do that?" and the answer is yes. The program mode is the best. I read a post responce the other day about depth on different machines. 90% of the replies said all brands had the same depth with the same size coil. Well, lets just says I hope every body believes that. Go figure.
I still like using my Whites and will not part with them, The QXT is tops in play areas, its pintoint mode is great for quick recovery, point and scoop I like to call it. Somthing the Explorer falls short on. Just consider the explorer your best friend. Once you get to know it it will tell you things you never thought possible.